Primary School

Applying to Primary School

Laurel School accepts applications for our Primary School (Kindergarten – Grade 4) throughout the year.

The below checklist outlines the application requirements. All items must be completed before the Admissions Committee will review your application.

We will work with you every step of the way to make the application process a positive and comfortable experience for your family. Please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office at 216-464-0946 or Admissions@LaurelSchool.org with any questions.

Key Dates

January 31, 2020
Application and Financial Assistance deadline

February 14, 2020
Notification of Admission and Financial Assistance

February 28, 2020
Response due to the School

After February 28, 2020
Rolling admissions as space allows

There are two ways to apply for admission:

Online Application

Paper Application

Primary School Application Checklist

A complete application consists of the following:

Application (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
- $40 non-refundable application fee
- Parent/guardian questionnaire (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
- Teacher evaluation to be completed by current teacher (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
- Records from candidate’s current school (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
Parent visit to Laurel
Student visit and academic screening

Upcoming Admissions Events

List of 3 events.

Jan

26

ISEE Testing for Prospective Students
1/26/2020 8:00 AM to 1/26/2020 12:00 PM
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is for prospective students in Grades 5-12.

Lyman Campus
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Jan

28

An Evening with Dr. Lisa Damour for Prospective Families
1/28/2020 7:00 PM to 1/28/2020 8:00 PM
Join other prospective Laurel families to hear Dr. Lisa Damour, Executive Director of Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls (LCRG), address how parents can use LCRG’s research-based approach to cultivate resilience in children and adolescents.

Lyman Campus
Feb

4

Planning an Upper School Education for Grade 8 Families
2/4/2020 7:00 PM to 2/4/2020 8:30 PM
This evening will preview the course selection and registration process as families envision a girl's path through the Upper School.

Lyman Campus
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